The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

with William Grey, who wen, next day 10 tho
borough, counted the troops OH raraie, OBJ.
served the means Of defence, strength of posi-.
tiou, aud everything necessary to be known,
and made his report to Carr Tho enterprise
failed because the Chester men could not mus
ter sufficient force to warrant the hope Of n
victory.
The Reverend William lisr.in, who
had been imprisoned since carly in June, 1880.
nj Rocky Mount and Camden, WAS now brought
into the presence Of Lord Corn wallis. Tbi.
remarkable man might have been called the
Knox Of our Revolution. like the Scottish
reformsr, he feared not the face of clay and
his influence had contributed not a little to the
spirit aud resolution Of the patriots. He stood
before his lordship, his gray locks uncovered,
hat in hand, his form erect, aud his eyes fixed
ON CORVALLIS, while the charges against him
were formally stated. You STAND charged
said his lOrdship, with preaching rebellion
from the pulpit You, IN old man, q minister
of the gospel of peace, to be guilty of stirring
up rebellion, and that, too, against your lawful
sovereign, King George the Third. Answer
what you have to say to these charges.
Martin bowed respectfully, and, lifting his
head, fixed his piercing eyes on the face of his
judge: Il am happy he answered, to appear
before you. For many months 1 have been
hel in chains for preaching what believe TO
be the truth. hope your lordship will bear
in mind-indeed, say it with sinceriiy-that,
as man, rather love King George, and
owe him nothing but goodwill. l am not unsc-
quainted with his private character. l was
raised in Scotland, educated in her literary
and theological schools, settled in Ireland,
where l spent my prime Of life, and emigrated
to this country about seven years hyyone. 1
have preached what 1 believe to be the doc
trines Of the Reformation and the creed Of nv
people. King George was bound to protect
his subjects he has failed to do this, protec-
tiou and allegiance go together, and your lord
ship will remember our doctrine is, that the
subject ought not to obey those who do not pro.
tect their civil and religious liberties Your
large armies and the nnoffsnding people here
slain in cold blood show, as hold il, that your
king has rebelled against these colonies, and
they owe him no allegiance. The Declaration
of independence is faithful commentary on
spoken his miud, the sturdy old Scoichman ex-
pressed himself willing to abide the pleasure Of
his lordshlp.
About the Same time, q conspiracy was on
foot to take the life of CORVALLIS, who was ac-
customed to take his morning and evening ride
along the road. John and Minor Winn con-
cenled themselves in . wood, armed with rifles,
bIIt hefora in tbau
discovered by some loyalists, captured, aud
brought into the borough. They were con-
demned TO be hung at noon, and placed under
guard in the wood, the bushes, which has been
cut away TO get frewood, being piled in heaps
around them. Minor, distressed at the near
prospect Of death, prevailed ON the guard 10
send for Martin, the minister. He came. and
they knelt in dsvout prayer under the shadows
Of brushpile. pleading earnestly for divine
mercy till the fatal hour struck. The galltws
stood In view. but the conspirators at the A,st
moment were marched 10 the head: quarteNy ol
CORVALLIS, and grnciously psrdoned. hry
Grey stood in the door to watch the m melancholy
procession conveying her neighbors to de.th,
and was able afterwards to explain the mystery
Of their pardon and the release Of Martin,
which the young men attributed to miraculous
interpositicn called down by the minister pray
ers. The mercy was owing to the interoession
OF Colonel John Philips-called Tory Philips
who had known Martin in Ireland. Justice
has not been done to the character Of this man.
whose wealth and aristocratic education i'm
bued him with Loyalist principle, but who was
conscientious, kind and generous. While the
British were in possession of Winnsboro, it
is faid he was constantly occupied in acts Of
kindness to the Wings, saving their lives and
property None of his acquaintance were
put to death.
After the departure Of the British troops,
Phiiips was sole commander Of the loyalis,s in
his district, and he formed his camp at Cald-
wells, not far from the Wateree or Mount Oil
vet church. They maintained, with no Iius
pride, the control Of the country. Eut sur.
prise from party of Wings completely routed
thom. One poor Tory was killed in the loft.
where he had hid himself, and refused 10 coma
down. Philips, though he had q pistol in each
hand, was taken prisoner, and carried to Cam.
den. Here he was tried for crimes probably
Committed by his men, and condemned 10 bs
hung. The Wings Of Fairfield who had receiy-
ed fa'0rs from him Joined in petition for his
life, and his sentence wa, commutsd to Danish
ment.' Thus compelled to sue for and reesi,e
his life from the hands Of his political enemies
his example formed striking contrast to that
Of AIartin.,
Another Loyalist camp, near the moutb a,
Matsree Creek, was surprised af'cr night Of
snaa ,' le'siry' Tor supposing the couut.y ..b-
aueu aney slept without sentinels. A few r.,o.
la'e nse wings erOpt up stealthily on their hand.
Aoa knees to the place where tho euus 49,
sacked and carried them off. This, &C.,
Pn'neo' n"t ,hey posted themselves around ~.